LGBTQ advocates blast upcoming Awake_IL-backed gathering at city-owned Des Plaines Theatre during city council meeting
An upcoming event at the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre promoted by a suburban group that has made queerphobic social media posts and other controversial statements drew complaints from LGBTQ advocates during Tuesday's city council meeting.
Speakers are set to include Jaimee Michell, founder of a group called Gays Against Groomers; Stephanie Trussell, recent Republican candidate for lieutenant governor; Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois and a leader of Moms for Liberty DuPage; and former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Dubiel.
Many targeted Awake Illinois, which -- under the banner of parental rights -- has railed against mask mandates, suburban drag events and new sex education standards. Goczkowski and other officials said they learned of Awake Illinois' event Tuesday morning. He said if he were Onesti,"I would not be booking speakers."Second Ward Alderman Colt Moylan said the Des Plaines Theatre was renovated and reopened at public expense for entertainment, not political rallies, while Alderman Malcolm Chester of the 6th Ward firmly opposed discrimination but said free speech rights must be considered.
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